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SP6014: Philosophy of Sport and Exercise Science
| Module Title | Philosophy of Sport and Exercise Science |
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| Module Code | SP6014 |
| Module Tutor | Emily Ryall |
| School | Sport and Exercise |
| CAT Points | 15 |
| Level of Study | 6 |
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Co-requisites | None |
| Restrictions | Cannot be counted with module SPX325 |
| Brief Description | The module introduces students to the nature and methods of scientific enquiry and the ways in which they are used in the study of sport. The primary focus will be on the key issues and problems in the philosophy of science and how these apply to research in sport and exercise science. Students should have some experience and understanding of philosophy and philosophic methods prior to taking this module. |
| Indicative Syllabus | - The indicative module content will include the following: the nature of scientific enquiry, the relationship between science, truth and reality, an analysis of the methods of induction and deduction, key figures and their ideas in the philosophy of science, the nature and validity of social sciences, scientific models and language. |
| Learning Outcomes | On successful completion of the module the student should be able to:
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| Learning and Teaching Activities | Scheduled Contact Hours: 30 Independent Learning Hours: 120 |
| Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) | 001: 50% Coursework: Individual, standard written: 1500 words 002: 50% Written Exam: End of year, unseen, closed book: 1.50 hours |
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| Indicative Resources | The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide. |
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